Several irrigation districts and others having pre-1914 senior water rights have sued the State of California over water shut-offs and denial of due process. Historic water rights were cut last month...
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
This year's monsoons have helped to raise the water levels in several of Arizona's reservoirs, bringing welcome relief to water users in the central part of the State.
Utah drought situation critical, but conservation provides hope
Utah's reservoirs are below capacity, with the Upper Enterprise in Washington County almost dry at 5%. Most of the state is in 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought and if the situation continues next...
The Metropolitan Water District in southern California declared a water supply alert, triggering voluntary water use reductions. The District serves 19 million people.
For the first time since Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam were constructed in the 1930s, the federal government has declared a water shortage. Arizona will be hardest hit.
As July came to a close, Gov. Spencer J. Cox joined water officials from around the state to highlight conservation efforts and measures needed to plan for Utah’s water future. Four key areas were...